KINGDOM OF AZADISTAN CAPITAL
While the coup d'etat perpetrated by a military faction has been subdued...
...terrorist attacks on the capital continue.
Citizens are not to go outside for any reason.
Please remain in your homes.
This is the Princess Royal of the Kingdom of Azadistan, Marina Ismail.
Everybody, please remain calm.
We should not be hurting each other in this promised land given to us by God.
This is something that must not happen.
It's all because the Reformists brought in the United Nations.
May God protect you, Princess Marina.
KINGDOM OF AZADISTAN ROYAL PALACE
We still don't have any clues as to Massoud Rachmadi's whereabouts?
Working together with the Union, we have been searching high and low.
But we don't anticipate finding him soon.
I see.
This is the worst possible scenario.
The receiver antennas have been destroyed, and the UN's engineers have withdrawn.
And now we have Celestial Being intervening as well.
The only way out of this situation...
...would be to bring Massoud Rachmadi under our protection.
It's the only way.
nee konna katachi no deai shika nakattano? Was this the only way we could meet?
kanashiine It's so sad
anata ni shindemo ayamete hoshikumonai... I don't want you to die or kill anyone...
onegai Please
unmei sae nomikomare We're sinking into a sea
shizumisouna umi e to A sea that swallows fate itself
negai yo kaze ni notte May my wishes ride on the wind
yoake no kane wo naraseyo And ring the bells of daybreak
tori no you ni May they fly like birds
My wishes over their airspace
musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo You face tomorrow, crossing myriad waves
mamoritamae Be protected by my wishes
My life I trade in for your pain
furimukazu habatake Keep beating my wings without looking back
kono omoi wo hakonde Carrying my hopes and dreams
ano sora wo tondeku Fly through the sky
negai wa darenimo uchiotosenai Wishes can never be shot out of the sky
The civil unrest that erupted in the Kingdom of Azadistan...
...originated with the kidnapping of religious leader Massoud Rachmadi.
When the turmoil escalated to the point of a military coup d'etat...
...Celestial Being commenced an armed intervention using Gundams.
Without the help of tactical forecaster Sumeragi Lee Noriega...
...will Setsuna F. Seiei and Lockon Stratos...
...be able to stop Azadistan's internal conflicts?
RETURN OF THE SAINT
A third party?
Yeah.
Aside from the Union, who answered Azadistan's call for help...
...and us, who performed an armed intervention...
...there's a third force, causing the civil war.
And you're saying this third party abducted Massoud Rachmadi?
It's just my own conjecture...
...but Veda also pointed out the possibility, right?
Any evidence?
There was a long-distance missile attack on the receiver antennas' construction site.
Judging from its firepower, there's a strong possibility that mobile suits were used.
An organization that uses mobile suits...
But what for?
I don't know.
So I sent Setsuna to investigate.
Because the rest of us would stand out too much in this country.
According to Lockon's information, the missiles were launched near here.
Residual readings.
There was definitely a mobile suit here...
...but whose?
The Union?
This reading is the same as we got from the pod we retrieved.
There's no mistake about it.
They're investigating this area, too.
What did the PMC Trust say about it?
That it's what went missing during the Moralia conflict...
What?
It's impolite to eavesdrop!
He spotted me!
Come out.
It's just a local kid.
I wonder.
Um, I heard there was fighting around here, and...
I see.
I somehow understand you're interested in such things at your age...
...but this area is still dangerous.
You should quickly get away from here.
Okay, I'll do that.
Excuse me.
Young man!
What do you think of the civil unrest in this country?
Huh?
Uh, Graham?
I said, what do you think of this country's civil unrest?
Well, I...
Is it difficult to think about it objectively?
Then, which side would you support?
I don't support either.
Because I think both sides are justified.
But people are dying in this battle.
Many people are dying.
I agree.
Should a soldier like you say that...?
Do you consider us a nuisance for coming to this country?
Well, if a lot of soldiers come here, the casualties will increase.
You're fighting as well.
What are you hiding behind you?
That's a scary face.
Katagiri, the mobile suit that attacked the receiver antennas two days ago...
...wasn't it an Enact, the latest AEU model?
- Why are you saying this right now...? - And apparently...
...that unit was stolen from a PMC in Moralia.
We're withdrawing.
Graham, explain to me why you did that?
I wonder why.
All I can say is that my tongue slipped.
An Enact from a PMC... Could it be...?!
That guy...
That man's involved in this civil unrest?!
But why?
Why?
Why now?
Terrorists again?
There are many Reformists around here.
We can't deal with this in mobile suits.
We'll have to ask them to send in anti-personnel suppression automatons.
No way.
Our guys sent out the forces specifically to capture the Gundams.
There's no way the big shots will add unnecessary military strength.
They're never so charitable, are they?
Stop it.
Bring the wrath of God!
Princess Marina...
- Everybody, please calm down. - God's divine protection to you!
This promised land given to us by God...
I am so powerless.
Excuse me.
What do you want?
Die!
Tool of the Reformists!
Why?
How could we hate each other enough to resort to such madness!?
Huh? What's that?
Point F3987?
What will we find there?
Maybe nothing...
...but it's a possibility...
Well, it's better than waiting quietly.
Roger that, Setsuna.
Will you take Hong Long with you?
Hm?
He's sure to be helpful in rescuing a VIP.
Disengaging GN System Repause.
Priority passed to Setsuna F. Seiei.
Dissolve external camouflage membrane, maintain GN particle dispersal.
Enter boarding mode.
Exia, commencing mission.
Are you ready, Mr. Hong Long?
Do what you have to.
Roger that.
Dynames, heading to target.
Here!
Boss...
...this old man's not only refusing to eat, he won't even drink water.
Leave him alone.
He probably doesn't wanna accept the charity of his enemies.
Man, the people of this country are just so damn stubborn, aren't they?
And the plan is all messed up now thanks to Celestial whatever's interference.
Boss!
There's something heading our way!
Is it a Union patrol?
No, it isn't.
It's that white mobile suit...!
It's a Gundam!
Exia has reached the target point.
So, he's here...just as I thought.
A mobile suit!
I'll take care of the Gundam!
Take the old man and escape!
Roger!
That Enact!
That Gundam!
I see.
The pilot is that boy from Krugis!
Then it's no wonder you know about this hideout!
Who would've guessed that punk would be riding a Gundam.
Isn't that war of yours over and done with yet?
A voice?!
Krugis perished!
I know!
Why are you here?!
Where's your God?!
Answer me!
I don't answer to you!
It would be a shame to ruin this machine, so just hand it over!
Well, Gundam?!
Not a chance!
How dare you.
However...
Things are still going according to plan.
I wouldn't be so sure.
Th-That's...
A Gundam!
Boss! We're under enemy attack...
I'm getting nothing.
Someone's coming!
Damn it!
Bastard!
Don't move!
I would like you to hand that man over.
I was afraid I might be a little rusty... but I guess not.
Who are you?
Celestial Being.
What is "Celestial Being"?
A private armed organization that is using force to intervene...
...in Azadistan's civil unrest.
I see.
You're the ones who...
Come aboard, please.
What?
I have received the final phase of the last mission, Miss Sumeragi.
What kinda plan is that?!
Did you really issue such instructions?!
A slight mistake, and Exia could be...!
It's the most reliable option we have.
However...!
I agree with Miss Sumeragi's plan.
What?
There's a need to show the world...
...Celestial Being's true wishes.
Princess Marina!
We've received a message from Celestial Being!
From Celestial Being?
"Massoud Rachmadi's under our protection. We're on our way to the palace."
"We wish to have the princess begin negotiations for an immediate ceasefire."
That's all.
I understand. Prepare for a conference immediately.
Right away.
Princess Marina...
I certainly cannot condone their actions...
...and of course there's the chance that this could be a trap.
But...
...more than anything, I want to believe it.
I truly want to believe it.
Is it true that Celestial Being is heading for the palace?
And with the hostage?
Should that happen, it would be an excellent chance for us, First Lieutenant.
I'll be here and watching...Gundam.
I'm in front of Azadistan's royal palace.
Having heard rumors...
...that Massoud Rachmadi is now under protection and is heading to the palace...
...citizens continue to gather here.
This is unconfirmed information...
...but we've heard it was Celestial Being that rescued Rachmadi.
Is a Gundam going to appear here?
If Princess Marina Ismail, the symbol of the Reformists...
...and the Conservative religious leader Mr. Qataf actually conduct this conference...
...there is no question Azadistan will move towards ending this civil unrest.
A Gundam is coming.
Get away from Saji, Mom!
What's that?
First Lieutenant!
I know!
Princess.
l-It's a Gundam!
A Gundam is descending from the skies!
Wow! It really came.
Gundam.
The Gundam has just gently landed in front of the palace!
It's unarmed?!
What a fool! Coming here completely unarmed...
Do not attack the Gundam!
H-However...
That's an order!
Leave our promised land!
It's gunfire! Several citizens are firing at the Gundam!
Why?!
Look, Saji!
Let go!
The Gundam has begun to move!
It's slowly moving toward the palace!
Release the hostage you have in your custody!
I repeat!
Release the hostage in your custody!
First Lieutenant!
Be quiet!
This time...
Why?!
Princess Marina!
Gundam...
This time...
I'll become a Gundam.
To the palace.
I must say the ride was not very comfortable.
I'm sorry about that.
Allow me to thank you.
Please hurry.
It's Massoud Rachmadi!
Celestial Being has rescued Mr. Rachmadi and transported him to the palace!
Princess!
It's not safe!
Setsuna F. Seiei!
Is it...is it really you up there?
Marina Ismail.
What happens next will determine whether we come back or not.
Setsuna...
Fight for the God that you believe in.
Setsuna!
First Lieutenant, let's go after it!
We could beat that Gundam right now!
How could we?!
Try something like that, and we'd be seen as villains by the entire world!
That was a nervous moment.
But, young lady, is this really gonna solve the problems they have here?
Probably not.
But this will allow people to take steps towards ending the conflict.
And if they take those steps...
ai wo shirazu yureru yurikago The cradle rocks without knowing love
Massoud Rachmadi publicly announced that his kidnappers had been mercenaries...
moetsukiteku nemuri no mori de As the sleeping forest burns to ash
...and that the resulting civil unrest was deliberately provoked.
tomoni ikiru yorokobi sae mo Even the joy of living together in peace
It is believed that a shadowy organization...
...was behind this attempt to derail the modernization of Azadistan...
...but no one has stepped forward to claim responsibility.
Marina Ismail and Massoud Rachmadi later released a joint announcement...
kieteshimau tooku Vanishes into the distance
...pleading for citizens to end the civil war and refrain from terrorist activities.
However...
In Azadistan...the civil unrest continues.
zetsubou wa amai wana Despair is a sweet trap
tozasareta sono tobira The doors are locked securely
kokoro ga senjou dakara Because our hearts are a battlefield
darenimo sukuenai Nobody can save us
zenmai no shinzou ga unmei ni ayatsurare Wind-up hearts are manipulated by fate
buriki no heitaitachi wa satsuriku wo hajimeru The hollow tin soldiers begin the massacre
ai wo shirazu yureru yurikago The cradle rocks without knowing love
moetsukiteku nemuri no mori de As the sleeping forest burns to ash
tomoni ikiru yorokobi sae mo Even the joy of living together in peace
kieteshimau tooku Vanishes into the distance
yasashisa wo shinji subete wo yurushite Let us believe in kindness, and forgive all
itsukushimuyouni Let us treasure each other
tada wakachiatte wakariatte Simply sharing and understanding
The three national groups initiate a conflict by holding a joint military exercise.
What crosses the Meisters' minds as they head to their place of death?
Next episode, "Dawn of Determination".
Is this what it is to be a Gundam?
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